prep time
30 45 minutescook time
20 30 minsIngredients
2 lb Niman Ranch Ground Beef
1 lb Niman Ranch Ground Pork
1 lb Ground Veal
2.5 cup Panko Bread Crumb
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
1 cup Pecorino Romano
5 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Calabrian peppers chopped w/oil
2ea lemons juiced
8 ea clove of garlic
1/2 cup parsley
1 cup fresh oregano
1/2 cup fresh thyme
1 cup fresh basil
5T Spiceology Meateater collaboration Gnome on the Range seasoning
4T Spiceology Cowboy Crust Espresso Chili Rub
2T smoked paprika
1T Dark Chili Powder
Cooking Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except ground meats in a food processor. Pulse until smooth
- Fold into meats until combined well, be careful not to over mix
- Form mixture into 4oz meatballs
- Sear in hot cast iron pan over open wood fire (be sure not to crowd, if you see steam, they’re too crowded!)
- Check for doneness with thermometer, if not yet 160 deg F transfer to 400° oven for 10-15 min until cooked through
- Serve with spicy tomato sauce and shaves of remaining Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses